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- F. Hurricanes form over the ocean. Inland states do not have hurricanes.
- F. Scientists use the Saffir-Simpson scale to measure hurricane intensity.
- T. To be a hurricane, a storm's winds must be at least 74 m.p.h.
- T.Category 5 hurricanes are the most destructive.
- T. Hurricanes rotate in a counter-clockwise direction.
- F.The eye is the calmest part of a hurricane.
- T. Hurricanes get their heat and energy from seawater.
- F. A hurricane name is retired only if the hurricane is especially destructive.
- T. Hurricanes are named by the National Weather Service.
- F. The heavy waves caused by a hurricane are called storm surges.
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